Episode Details

Chuck Joiner, David Ginsburg, Jim Rea, Web Bixby, Eric Bolden, and Ben Roethig shift to a new topic on MacVoices Live!, examining Spotify's decision to put song lyrics behind a paywall weighing the pros and cons. We also delve into Apple's challenges, including subscription services and the transition to USB-C cables. Lastly, we touch on Amazon's changes to their streaming music service and the risks associated with uncertified cables for the new iPhone. (Part 2)

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Chapters:

0:01:01 Spotify's Decision: Lyrics Only for Paid Accounts 0:02:21 Copyrighted Lyrics and Fake Lyrics Websites 0:03:27 Spotify's move to devalue the free version 0:06:04 The impact of a generous free version on premium subscriptions 0:06:24 Spotify vs Apple Music: Disparity in Artist Royalties 0:09:23 Amazon's Limited Music Catalog and Competition with Other Platforms 0:15:19 Apple Stock: Not Always Up, But Still Promising 0:17:18 Apple's Brilliant Move: Continual Revenue through Subscription Model 0:19:09 Uncertainty Surrounding iPhone Upgrade Cycle 0:20:10 Transition from Lightning cable to USB-C discussed 0:21:28 Commonality across Apple product line with USB-C interface 0:22:17 Licensing revenue and ecosystem concerns arise 0:23:19 The Importance of Certified Cables and Data Transfer 0:25:29 Discussion on Capital Allocation and Share Repurchases 0:29:21 Uncertainty Surrounding Apple's Economic Conditions

Links:

These are the 5 top risks to Apple stock ahead of its September iPhone 15 event, according to Goldman Sachs https://markets.businessinsider.com/news/stocks/apple-stock-price-outlook-5-risks-september-iphone-15-event-2023-8

Apple Argues iMessage Isn't Popular Enough in the EU to Be Regulated https://www.macrumors.com/2023/09/05/imessage-isnt-popular-enough-for-regulation/

Guests:

Web Bixby has been in the insurance business for 40 years and has been an Apple user for longer than that.You can catch up with him on Facebook, Twitter, and LinkedIn.

Eric Bolden is into macOS, plants, sci-fi, food, and is a rural internet supporter. You can connect with him on Twitter, by email at embolden@mac.com, on Mastodon at @eabolden@techhub.social, and on his blog, Trending At Work.

Brian Flanigan-Arthurs is an educator with a passion for providing results-driven, innovative learning strategies for all students, but particularly those who are at-risk. He is also a tech enthusiast who has a particular affinity for Apple since he first used the Apple IIGS as a student. You can contact Brian on twitter as @brian8944. He also recently opened a Mastodon account at @brian8944@mastodon.cloud.

David Ginsburg is the host of the weekly podcast In Touch With iOS where he discusses all things iOS, iPhone, iPad, Apple TV, Apple Watch, and related technologies. He is an IT professional supporting Mac, iOS and Windows users. Visit his YouTube channel at https://youtube.com/daveg65 and find and follow him on Twitter @daveg65